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Hopelessness of Self-Justification
- Paul's argument in Romans aims to remove any hope in self-justification through religious works.
- He emphasizes the total inability of humans to choose God without divine intervention.
Spiritual Deadness of Humanity
- The central idea of Romans 3:9-12 is the spiritual deadness of humanity.
- Humans are born spiritually dead, separated from God, and unable to respond to the Gospel without divine intervention.
Characteristics of the Spiritually Dead
- Paul lists five characteristics of the spiritually dead: none are righteous, none understand, none seek God, all have turned aside, and none do good.
- These characteristics highlight the total depravity of man and the necessity of God's grace.